2021 CHEVROLET EQUINOX keyless

4
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors and liftgate without removing the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) from a pocket or purse. The key fob must be within 3 feet of the liftgate or door being opened.
KEYLESS UNLOCKING
With the key fob within range:
Press the button on the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s door; press it again within 5 seconds to unlock a\
ll doors.
Press the button on the front passenger’s door handle to unlock all d\
oors.
Press the touchpad above the license plate to open the liftgate.
KEYLESS LOCKING
With the ignition off, the key fob out of the vehicle, and all doors clo\
sed:
Press the button on any front door handle to lock all doors immediately.\
If Passive Locking is turned on in the Settings menu, all doors will loc\
k automatically after a short delay.
Note: To change the door lock and unlock settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.F Optional equipment
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB)
Remote Vehicle StartF
Press and release the Lock button and then press and hold the button until the turn signal lamps flash to start the engine from outside the vehicle. After entering the vehicle, turn on the ignition.
• During a remote start, the engine will run for 15 minutes. Repeat the steps for an additional 15 minutes.
• To cancel a remote start, press and hold the button until the parking lamps turn off.
Key Release
In case of loss of vehicle power, press the button on the side of the transmit-ter to pull out the door lock key from the transmitter. Remove the cap on the rear part of the driver’s door handle to access the lock.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
Lock
Press to lock all doors.
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all doors and liftgate.
Power LIftgateF
Press twice to open or close the liftgate. Press once to stop power liftgate operation.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle. The horn will sound 3 times.
Press and hold to activate the alarm. Press again to cancel the alarm.
Note: To change the remote lock, unlock, and remote start settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM

5
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
STARTING THE ENGINE With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The button
indicator will be green.
Note: If the key fob battery is weak, place the key fob in the front cupholder in the center console to enable the engine to start. Replace the key fob battery as soon as possible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
ACCESSORY MODE With the engine off and the brake pedal not depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The button indicator will be amber.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The fuel-saving stop/start system automati-cally turns off the engine, referred to as an Auto Stop, when the brake pedal is pressed and the vehicle is at a complete stop, if operating
conditions are met. In Auto Stop mode, the tachometer will read AUTO STOP. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will restart. After parking the vehicle and turning off the engine, the tachometer will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:\
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.\
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the curre\
nt settings.
• The Auto Stop time has reached the maximum allowed time.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION

7F Optional equipment
POWER LIFTGATEF
REAR SEAT REMINDER
OPEN/CLOSE THE POWER LIFTGATE Press the Power Liftgate button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) twice.
Press the Power Liftgate knob (A) on the driver’s door.
Press the touchpad (B) on the liftgate handle to open the liftgate.
Press the button (C) next to the pull handle to close the liftgate.
PROGRAMMING THE LIFTGATE HEIGHT Turn the Power Liftgate knob (A) to the 3/4 mode position.
Open the liftgate.
Adjust the liftgate manually to the desired height.
To save the setting, press and hold the
button next to the pull handle (C) until the turn signals flash and a beep sounds.
HANDS-FREE OPERATION To open or close the liftgate hands-free, kick your foot straight under the driver’s side of the rear bumper, just left of the license plate. The key fob must be within 3 feet of the liftgate.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
A
B
C
A Rear Seat Reminder message may display on the Driver Information Center when the vehicle is turned off. Always check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle. The system does not actually detect people or items in the rear seat; instead, under certain conditions, it detects when a rear door has been opened, indicating that there may be something in the rear seat.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.